Encounter in Kulgam, 2-3 terrorists believed trapped
Srinagar, Aug 01: Vowing to leave no stone unturned to wipe out terrorism from the face of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday exhorted the Army officers to take a pledge to eliminate every terrorist and terrorist organization which are a threat to peace.
Sinha’s remarks, made while interacting with the officers attending Higher Command Course – 54 at Army War College Mhow, came amid a spate of successful counter-terrorism operations in the Union Territory over the past few days, the latest of which has broken out in Valley’s Kulgam district this evening.
The Lieutenant Governor addressed the officers and faculty members of Army War College at Raj Bhawan and discussed contemporary Geo-Political and Geo-Strategic Issues.
Sinha also discussed Counter-Terrorism Strategy and whole-of-government approach to dismantle terror ecosystem.
“I congratulate and thank the outstanding officers of the three services for keeping all citizens safe and safeguarding the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the Country.
“We must vow to eliminate every terrorist and terrorist organization that threatens our safety, security and prosperity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He also shared a range of key reforms and initiatives taken by the J&K UT administration and security apparatus in the past few years to ensure inclusive development, peace and prosperity.
Lt Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi, Commandant, Army War College, faculty members and senior officers of the Security Forces were present.
Meanwhile, an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the forest area in the south Kashmir district’s Akhal after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
The search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists opened fire at the forces, who retaliated, he said.
The official said the cordon is being strengthened and additional reinforcements have been rushed to the area.
Indian Army’s Chinar Corps also said that contact has been established with the terrorists in General Area Akhal, Kulgam.
“Joint Operation in progress,” it said in a post on X.
